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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 889.04, 1,225.13 and 755.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 889.04, 1,225.13 and 755.87 is: 1,041.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    889.04 : 1,225.13 = 755.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    889.04/1,225.13 = 755.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    889.04x = 1,225.13 × 755.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    889.04x = 926,029.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 926,029.11/889.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,041.60

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